Self-Guided Activities

Enjoy our Self-Guided Activities

Enjoy these activities at your leisure, on your own time and at your own pace. Connect with nature, history, and Dix Park through a variety of self-guided experiences.


ecoEXPLORE

ecoEXPLORE is a program for kids that helps them learn about nature while having fun. The program mixes hands-on science activities with easy-to-use technology to encourage kids to explore the outdoors and take part in community science. When kids upload photos of plants or animals, scientists can use those pictures in their research. Every photo taken earns points, which can be traded in for prizes!

sign in nature

History Tour

Follow along on a self-guided history tour of Dix Park and discover the stories that have shaped the park over time. Learn about the past, present, and future of places like the Cemetery, Sunflower Fields, Big Field, and more. Explore the park at your own pace and discover as much or as little as you want along this 2.5-mile walking tour loop. Whether you’re a longtime visitor or exploring Dix Park for the first time, there’s always something new to uncover.

adult and child walking